I have been attending Stan’s Wednesday class for seniors semimonthly for about eight months and he is a teacher of high energy, humor, and admirable talent. He not only demonstrates and executes the moves required, but delves into the meaning and purpose of the movements. A teacher of superior talent in patience and adaptability to students of different abilities and expertise, I believe he makes the idea and immersion into Tai Chi Qigong enjoyable and beneficial to anyone who takes his classes. Stan is truly gifted.”

That sums up what Tai Chi has done for me. It transformed me, and helped make me who I am today;

So, now to my background:

For years I was told I should be a teacher. At age 52 I found what I was meant to teach, and what I have a true passion for.

A student of movement, a fanatic about coordination sports like Frisbee and ping pong and practitioner of Tai Chi has led to my current path.

A visual artist and intuitive thinker, and of course a Gemini, my creative mode always lends to a unique style of interpretation and application with any project I take on. The decision to develop my movement program follows that trend.

Developing a program to teach older adults to get back in touch with their bodies, increase their physical capabilities and live a more vital lifestyle opened a lot of possibilities for creative thinking.

Mainly, how do you take a combination of Martial Arts, everyday life activities, movement theory, meditation, fun, and traditional exercise and create a program that older adults could not only do, but want to come to for more.

The main aspect of what makes the programs I create work is the teaching method and style. Mixing in my interpretation of movement technique, presentation and personality has turned into a successful program that is generating a lot of success with the older adults taking participating in classes.. Refined by participant feedback and results over the last two years, my program has turned into a project with huge potential for growth.

Since 2007, working with seniors ranging from those with Alzheimer’s to fully active seniors has helped me tune the movements and learn how to reach and teach ChiForLiving™ to just about any group, based on their needs, abilities and expectations.

No matter whom I teach, or show my methods, it thrills me knowing I am helping make a positive change in their lives.

Who do you know that would like to increase their independence and live with increased joy?

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hey, Stan,
I was/am so excited by your website. I had no idea you had even been doing martial arts study, or any inward reflection practice. This website blew me away. If I was there, I would come to work with you in a heartbeat. The website is ideally informative, stimulating and inviting. Your comments are heartfelt, simple, direct, and meaningful. I am impressed with the “whole”. I was honored that you shared it with me, and couldn’t wait to tell you so, even by means of an email reply.
You have always been a seer or sorts, deeply intuitive and insightful. You have always had a truth about you, at least the person I have been with, that has always felt deep, sincere, and penetrating. It sounds like you have brough it all(or at least a lot of the good stuff) together in your practice and now the website. Lots of luck with this. I am sure it will do well as it feels quite blessed to me.
Lots of love,
Paul

Really great to see what you are doing, seems you have found your true calling and it involves helping others live a fuller life! I could not imagine a better situation to be in, I wish you all the best and keep on forging ahead!

I just happened upon your blog and love what you are doing! Making these exercises available and accessible for seniors is so important. What a great way to help with balance and fall prevention. I work with an Alzheimer’s group in New Orleans and finding ways to promote movement can be a challenge!
Thanks for providing so much valuable information.

Thank you for your comment Shari. I have worked hard and spent many hours of teaching in developing the methodology I use in my ChiForLiving and Chi For Caring programs. It is great when others also realize the value 🙂

The hardest group that I work with is an Alzheimer’s group. With them I never know of what to expect and am quite often surprised at their reaction and engagement with the exercises.